Flex · 4 hours ago
Supplier Quality Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expFlex is a diversified manufacturing partner that helps brands design and deliver innovative products. They are seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support supplier development, improve performance, and implement process controls in a manufacturing environment.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Supplier Selection---Select the suitable supplier with jointed-effort of sourcing on aspects of quality, capability, pricing, pricing, delivery, environment, society regulation, etc. against customer requirements
Supplier Qualification---Implement the new supplier qualification through the process of matching capability, supplier risk assessment, supplier self-assessment, onsite qualification audit, qualification database management
Failure analysis and non-conforming Material management
VEA (Value-Added Engineering Activity) ---Understand customer drawing, specification to feedback value-added engineering proposal to customer and supplier for optimization of supplier manufacturing process or products
Material (Component) Qualification---Implement PPAP (FAI). PPAP includes FAI, Material Certificates, Quality/Process Control Plan, FMEA, MSA, Process Parameter Sheet, RoHS compliance, Reliability Test, COC, etc
Track the new qualified parts quality performance to ensure to meet the customer quality requirements in pilot run phase. Drive supplier corrective action from supplier in Pilot Runs (1-3 lots) and smoothly transfer the pilot run to mass production
Work as SME (Subject Matter Expert) to help on supplier quality hot issue and trouble shooting
Holds up Supplier CIP (Continuous Improvement Program) --- Helps supplier to use the quality tools to improve manufacturing process and product quality
Has knowledge of a company's manufacturing process, applications and process development to intently work with suppliers in improving quality components of goods and services
Performs quality audits on suppliers to assure products and services meet International Organization for Standards (ISO) and regulatory standards
Provides cross-functional help to select, approve and develop suppliers to meet customer and business needs
Ensures supplier selection, development, approval and rejection according to SJM vendor guidelines and requirements
Drives full assessment for effectiveness of supplier process control plans, measures and activities
Develops and implements procedures for new and/or improved supplier processes
Provides engineering help to Receiving Inspection including statistical research, measurement systems exploring, Gage R&R studies and inspection procedures
Participates in Material Review Board resolutions on supplier provided parts and services
Performs supplier Quality System audits, corrective and preventive actions with suppliers, researches of non-conformances and supplier performance for key performance indicators
Guides teams in identification of risks/hazards relative to new product designs, processes, suppliers and applications
Rate and track supplier’s performance and drive supplier continuous improvement
Establish and maintain supplier management processes and tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience
6 years of experience in engineering in the high technology electronics industry or related field
Manufacturing floor experience required
ISO 9000 / AS 9100
Sig Sigma or Lean Certification (Green or Black belt)
Advanced Mathematical Proficiency: Skilled in applying complex mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, frequency distribution, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
Technical Interpretation & Problem Solving: Capable of interpreting technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and managing abstract and concrete variables to resolve quality-related challenges
Tool Utilization Across Domains: Proficient in using a wide range of tools including electronic assembly (schematics, PCB operations), testing equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer), inspection tools (microscope, measuring instruments), and mechanical/electrical tools (taps, dies, alignment tools), along with office software for documentation and reporting
Functional Expertise & Process Oversight: Demonstrates advanced technical skills, thorough understanding of company standards and procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot, oversee test processes, and train others effectively
Preferred
Experience in Metrology
Company
Flex
Flex designs, manufactures, and supplies electronics products for the industrial sector.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
CienaSilver Lake
2023-11-29Post Ipo Equity
2003-03-03Post Ipo Equity· $200M
1994-03-25IPO
Leadership Team
Revathi Advaithi
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Krumm
Chief Financial Officer
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